Dashogus
City
Dashoguz (Tashauz) is the administrative centre of the
Dashoguz region 618 km north from Ashgabat. It is the
very northernmost point of Turkmenistan. The territory
of Dasoguz city is the land of ancient Khorezm. Several
historical sites and monuments have still preserved around
Dasoguz.

In ancient times the city used to be a trans point of
the Silk Road route for two reasons. The local authority
had erected a solid well, later enforced with stones to
keep it clean and cool. And there was also oasis. This
is the reason why the city is called Dashoguz (from Turkmen
it means stone spring). In early 20-th century Dasoguz
has a small settlement with its peculiar curved thin streets
closely built up with clay one-floor houses. The excavations
also testify that there were many unique and rare trees.

Only since early 30-th of 20-th century Dashoguz has begun
acquiring its modern forms. Many publicly important buildings,
accommodation districts were built then. The city has
greatly changed over the last few years. Now its full
of fountains, cafes and restaurants. Most of the life
is concentrated in one district with the bazaar and bus
station near its northern end about 2 km from the town
centre..